Beckhams expecting second child

David and Victoria Beckham are expecting their second child in September, it was announced today.

There had been speculation that Victoria was pregnant again and the couple confirmed the news today.

In a statement they said: "Brooklyn is also really looking forward to having a little brother or sister to play with."

Their son Brooklyn was born in March 1999 and was said to have been named after the New York borough where he was conceived.The couple said in their statement: "This year has been such an exciting year for us - England are in the World Cup finals, Victoria's had a second top 10 hit and now we are expecting a new baby. It's fantastic."

John Glover, who recently took over management of the former Spice Girl, said: "It is wonderful news and we are very pleased for them. Victoria will be continuing with her work and we are currently planning the promotion of her third single."

Her next release is a duet with Robbie Craig, called I Wish, which will hit shelves at the beginning of May.